Managers Paid Five Thousand Dollars In Tourney Payout
The News-Globe reports the first annual tournament paid 21 teams with amounts listed beside each city finish. Lubbock earned 1600, Big Lake 1000, Amarillo 500, Lamesa 50, Canyon 150, Wichita Falls six through seventh received no prize. Club managers projected profits, and C E Reinnerth audited the results. Gate receipts totaled six thousand dollars after park charges and expenses.
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Big Lake
Amarillo
Lamesa
Canyon
Wichita Falls
Orenth
Sun Night
C. E. Reinnerth
Tournament standings reveal record Laselall event profits
Managers of teams in the tournament praised the returns as low expenses and net payments appear to set a record for a Laselall tournament in its first year.
Regional Baseball Scores From Yesterday
Scores across leagues show Texas League and Western League results with multiple matchups. Notable games include San Antonio 2 to 3 and Dallas 0 to 9 in the Texas League, Philadelphia 3 to 2 over Chicago in the American League, and St. Louis 4 to 2 over New York in the National League. a-Martha Washington candies for sale at Hohil's Store, T0902 Polk.
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Martha Washington
Hohil
Polk
Five Players Land Contracts After News-Globe Tournament
Five players earned baseball opportunities following the News-Globe tournament ending Sunday. Amarillo trio Jack Knight Earl Stockton and Skeet Gibson head to Denver for Western League duties with Gibson an outfielder. Bebe Adams of Lamesa joins Denver as home run king, while Lefty Caraway lands with Cleveland and will be farmed to Terre Haute in the Three-I league. Scouts from Denver Cleveland and the New York Giants attended the event with expectations of more by week’s end.
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News-Globe
Jack Knight
Earl Stockton
Denver
Cleveland
New York Giants
Brothers Sewell All Star Team Picked for Ball Tourney
Fee Murray selects the all star roster with pitchers Middleton Hudspeth and Hill headlining the mound. Outfield choices prove tough with Ravey batting .461 and fielding 1000. Batting order features Eckhart Can right field, Shepard Lub second base, Ravey Am center, Adams La left, W Carson B L third, B Williams B L short, H Gibson Lub first, Allen Lub catcher and captain, Bell Lub pitcher, Hale Lub pitcher, with Anderson Lub utility infielder out.
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Anderson
Ravey
Eckhart
Can
Shepard
Adams
B. L
B. Williams
H. Gibson
Allen
Bell
Hale
Battle
Sewell Brothers Bring Power to the Cleveland Club
The Sewell brothers Joe and Luke, both on the Cleveland roster under manager Tris Speaker, bring strong hitting and reliable defense. Joe, a .525 major league average for the past six years, leads in precision and power, while Luke, in his sixth season, helped by his Alabama football pedigree, remains a steady contributor. They share Titus and Tuscaloosa roots and speak softly yet carry influence in the infield. John Weissmuller is noted for his swimming prowess.
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Wright
Bancroft
Ray Chapman
Brooklyn
Luke
University of Alabama
Titus
Tuscaloosa
Half Minute Interviews with Mrs Gladys M Glenn and Others
A series of brief quotes from a group including Mrs Gladys M Glenn and Mrs J HW Adair recount pleasant travels in New York Terra Haute and Lake Cicotte Indiana. The remarks touch on vacations dips in the lake and general satisfaction with the trips and study groups.
Decimals used to figure lead in National League race
St Louis won its eighth straight behind Jess Haines as the Pirates were troubled by Giants pitcher Frisch’s health and the suspension of Frisch. Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Boston 4–3 and 7–6, leaving them one game back in the standings amid a busy stretch.
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Teen Leeeerl
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Comet Ant
Prize fight in historic celebration draws actor’s ire
Reports from New York and Philadelphia quote religious leaders and civic figures critiquing events and politics as celebrations unfold. Notes reference a prize fight spotlight and a bishop's comments on elections and social climbers amid broad cultural chatter.
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Coolidge
Jason Nobel Pierce
Washington
Decrease in Cotton Crop Forecast Amid Turbulent Season
A regional crop report shows a sharp drop in expected cotton yields due to inconsistent weather and pest pressures. The bulletin highlights reduced boll numbers and potential supply impacts for textile markets.
Hubbers Win 1926 News Globe Tourney In 11 Inning Final
Lubbock Hubbers beat Big Lake 4 to 2 in eleven innings to claim the 1926 News Globe Baseball tournament crown after morning 4 to 0 win over Amarillo. Hale pitched 20 innings giving up nine hits while striking out 13 in two tough showings. Crowd estimated 3,500 to 4,500. gate receipts over 2400. Fans traveled from Oklahoma City Panhandle and Lubbock for a West Texas finale regarded as a historic sporting event.
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Sled Allen
Lubbock Hubbers
News-Globe
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Amarillo
Hale
Lubbock
Guy Hayden
Dean
Shepard
Gibson
Reagan County
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Enrry
Middleton
Fowkes
Henne Corey
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